- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Washington, MD
Fort Washington Forest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fort Washington Forest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001039
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Washington Forest Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Fort Washington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Washington Forest Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Washington Forest Elementary ranks #5 of 9 schools in Fort Washington, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Fort Washington Forest Elementary grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 240051001039 · Fort Washington, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 12.4:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Fort Washington Forest Elementary grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Fort Washington Forest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 323
Fort Washington Forest Elementary
323 students
What this shows Fort Washington Forest Elementary reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Washington Forest Elementary compares
Fort Washington Forest Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 5% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Maryland - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
White 4.0%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Fort Washington Forest Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Washington Forest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Washington Forest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Fort Washington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tayac Elementary
Standard public school
459 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Potomac Landing Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Rose Valley Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Avalon Elementary
Standard public school
302 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Apple Grove Elementary
Standard public school
277 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Foote Elementary
Standard public school
277 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Washington Forest Elementary
How many students attend Fort Washington Forest Elementary?
Fort Washington Forest Elementary has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Washington, MD. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Washington Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Washington Forest Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Washington Forest Elementary?
51.6% of students at Fort Washington Forest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Washington Forest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fort Washington Forest Elementary is African American at 50.8% of enrollment, in Fort Washington, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Washington Forest Elementary?
Fort Washington Forest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Washington Forest Elementary rank among schools in Fort Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Washington Forest Elementary ranks #5 of 9 schools in Fort Washington, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Fort Washington Forest Elementary, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.